DSU110 – Adobe Photoshop: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
This 4-week Photoshop course exclusively for scrapping shows step-by step how to create new 3 layouts: paper style, graphic montage, and elements collage. In-depth instructions on each tool, filter, and layer style used to create basic layouts, backgrounds, maneuver text, create simple elements, and save for printing and sharing on the web. Instructor Emma Powell. view syllabus $30
DSU120 – Adobe Lightroom 1.3: Creative Photo Editing and Organization
Join us for a fun new photography developing adventure as it applies to Digital Scrapbooking! In this class we will explore the Lightroom Workflow and Modules with class topics including sorting, organizing, keywords, filters, collections and more! After we get our photo collections sorted, we will play and develop our photos. We will explore making our photos to scrapbook look better and do some creative photo editing. This class will also touch on creation, use and sharing of presets. Adobe Lightroom is a powerful image processing software and asset manager and can help digital scrapbookers manage growing photos collections.
*** Please Note: Lightroom does not incorporate the ability to catalog your PNG files. It handles JPEG, RAW, TIFF, DNG*** This class is geared towards learn how to efficiently manage your growing photo and snapshot library! Users of previous versions of Lightroom are welcome to join. Please note, this class is written on V1.3 and may be slightly different or have slightly different menus and tools. Instructor Kim Liddiard. $30
DSU130 – Corel Paint Shop Pro: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
This 4-week Paint Shop Pro Photo course especially for digital scrapping is perfect for beginners with moderate to no experience, or those learning a new software. In-depth instructions with screen shots and videos cover all the tools and techniques needed to create 4 complete layouts. Learn to use and customize digital graphics, create basic papers, maneuver text, install fonts, save layouts to share online and print. Included are the exclusive digital kits and font used in each lesson. Instructor Emma Powell view syllabus $30.
DSU151 – Photography: Taking Better Snapshots
Take your snapshots to the next level in this 4-week class. Topics and assignments will focus on avoiding common snapshot pitfalls, and learning techniques that will make your snapshots an even more meaningful center of your scrapbook pages. Students must have a digital camera, or 35mm camera and scanner for this class. Instructor Suzanne Walker. $30
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DSU160 – Adobe Photoshop Elements: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
This 4-week Photoshop Elements course exclusively for scrapping shows step-by step how to create 3 new layouts: paper style, graphic montage, and elements collage. In-depth instructions on each tool, filter, and layer style used to create basic layouts, backgrounds, maneuver text, create simple elements, and save for printing and sharing on the web. The class is compatible for versions 3 - current: screen shots are based in PSE 2 and 3, with notes for PSE 4. Instructor Emma Powell.$30 view syllabus
DSU185 – Picasa: Easy Photo Editing and Management (temporarily unavailable)
In this 2 week class we will cover many of the ways you can use Picasa to organize, manage and improve your photos. We will cover such things as sorting, labeling and cataloging your photo and image collections, along with basic and more advanced photo editing skills enabling you to recover artistic and desirable images often from less than perfect photos.
Instructor Lauren Bavin. $15
DSU190 – Layout Design (2 week class)
This 2 week class covers all the aspects of creating a visually appealing layout.
If you want your layout to WOW, then this is the class to learn HOW!!!
It covers the basic styles of digital scrapbooking and then moves on to methods of achieving that eye catching layout.
Topics covered include: Focal points, Flow, Grounding , Font use and colour use, and theory.
Also covered are achieving Balance and techniques for visual appeal. This class comes complete with a large Page Kit for use in creating your homework assignments. Instructors Lauren Bavin and Sharon Topliss. $20
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DSU192 – Introduction to Graphics Tablets
In this 4 week class we will take a look at graphics tablets - what they are, why you'd want one, and what you can do with yours. The class will focus on Wacom tablets, but the main points apply to any graphics
tablet. (Note: You should have basic knowledge of an image editor such as Photoshop CS, Photoshop Elements, or Paint Shop Pro, including some familiarity with layers.) Instructor Lori Davis . $30
DSU195 – Wacom & Creative Fun
Enjoy a two week course touching on the basics of using your Wacom Tablet and tapping in to the creative outlet that it provides for you whether you like to craft, create scrapbook pages or even edit your photos.
This class is a self-paced study
with access to a class forum to ask questions and discuss projects you are working on with your tablet. Instructor Kim Liddiard.
$15
DSU198 – Storytelling
How do you tell a story on your layout? How do you make it interesting enough that others will want to read it? How do you ensure that it will make sense to future generations? If journaling on your layouts intimidates you or if you just want to improve your writing ability, this is the class for you. In this 4-week series, you will learn about different ways to journal and how to effectively tell stories on your scrapbook pages. We will then explore ways to make your entire layout (from journaling to kit selection, fonts, and more) communicate your message.
Instructor Tara
. $30
DSU211 – Adobe Photoshop: Creating Digital Elements for Beginners (Pre-requisite- DSU 110 or similar experience)
Begin to travel the path of element creation in this 4-week class for
Adobe Photoshop users. In step by step lessons we will cover the tools
and gain the skills to create visually realistic elements and will create
new elements each week. Instructor Lauren Bavin. $30
DSU211/311 – Adobe Photoshop: Creating Digital Elements for Beginners and Advanced Users (self-paced)
This class includes notes for both dsu 211 and dsu 311. It will suit those who want to work at an individual pace and perhaps not need to wait a week to finish a lesson, or those who wish to take longer than a week to complete a lesson. There are 8 lessons which may be completed at your leisure. There will be no chat times for this class but there will be a forum and you will have email access to the instructor. Once you have finished your lesson you only need email the instructor for the next. Instructor Lauren Bavin $60
DSU220 – Adobe Photoshop: Brushes (Pre-requisite- DSU 110 or similar experience)
Join me for an in-depth exploration of Photoshop brushes. We'll learn how to use the Brushes Palette and practice different settings and techniques in several tutorials. Tutorials include: Aging Photos, Paper tearing, Making Custom Brushes, Downloading Brushes from the Internet, Making Fibers, Custom Grungy Backgrounds, Using the Healing Brush, and finally, Photo Montage. Instructor Christine Gundersen $30 view syllabus
DSU221 – Adobe Photoshop: Montage (Pre-requisites: DSU 110/160 or similar experience)
Master a variety of tools in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements while doing montage mini projects and layouts. You will learn far more about your software than just doing montage layouts: tools, composition, blending layers, masks, digital painting, and more! In addition, each week you receive a digital gift that corresponds with the lesson. 4-week course. Instructor: Christine Gundersen
$30.
DSU221/321 – Adobe Photoshop: Montage and Advanced Montage (self-paced) This class includes notes for both dsu 221 and dsu 321. It will suit those who want to work at an individual pace and perhaps not need to wait a week to finish a lesson, or those who wish to take longer than a week to complete a lesson. There are 8 lessons which may be completed at your leisure. There will be no chat times for this class but there will be a forum and you will have email access to the instructor. Once you have finished your lesson you only need email the instructor for the next. Instructor: Christine Gundersen $60
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DSU231 – Corel/Jasc Paint Shop Pro: Creating Digital Elements for Beginners (Pre-requisite DSU130 or similar experience) (SELF-PACED)
Begin creating your own elements in this 4 week class for Paint Shop Pro users. You'll explore the tools and techniques you need to create realistic elements with PSP, exploring different types of elements each week.***Please note- this class is completely self-paced and there will be no communication with the instructor.*** Written by Lori Davis . $30 view syllabus
DSU241– Corel/Jasc Paint Shop Pro: Montage (SELF-PACED)
Master a variety of PSP tools while doing montage mini projects and layouts. You will learn far more about PSP than just doing montage layouts: tools, composition, blending layers, masks, and much, much more. In addition, each week we will offer a digital gift that corresponds with the lesson. ***Please note- this class is completely self-paced and there will be no communication with the instructor.***Written by Lori Davis .$30. view syllabus
DSU250 – Adobe Photoshop: Photo Correction (Pre-requisite- DSU 110 or similar experience)
Photoshop CS4 has some wonderful features for editing your photos but it is not always easy to find them (or to know how to use them when you do). This class will explain what you need to know to get great photo editing results in Photoshop CS4. We will cover people and non people shots and we will have some fun with our photos along the way. This is a Photoshop CS4 specific class although CS3 users will be able to follow along with most of it. It is not suitable for users of other programs.
Instructor Sharon Topliss $30
DSU261 – Adobe Photoshop Elements: Creating Digital Elements for Beginners (Pre-requisite- DSU 160 or similar experience)
Photoshop Elements users rejoice! Ever wondered how eyelets, metal tags and fibers are created? DSU 261 covers this and more! Learn how to create realistic embellishments in PSE for your scrapbook pages! In this 4-week class, I will teach you how to use layer styles made in the full version of Photoshop, as well as patterns, filters and brushes. We will create new elements each week, such as metal, wood, glass/acrylic, patterns, ribbons, fabric, fibers, tags, leather and various shapes. Based on PSE 7. (versions 5 and 6 supported) Instructor Julia (webfrau)$30
DSU270 – Adobe Photoshop Elements: Brushes (Pre-requisite- DSU 160 or similar experience)
A comprehensive 4-week class for in-depth exploration of brushes in Photoshop Elements. We'll learn how to use all the Brush-based tools, the Brushes Menu and Options, and practice different settings and techniques in several tutorials. Tutorials include: Aging Photos, Paper tearing, Making Custom Brushes, Downloading Brushes from the Internet
Custom Grungy and painted backgrounds, and projects to show more creative ways to use the techniques.Instructor Julia (webfrau) $30
DSU290 – Exploring Digital Design Styles
This 4 week class is for scrapbookers who wish to extend their scrapbooking styles and branch out into some new design techniques. In each of the 4 weeks we will look at a different layout design style , Each week there will be supplied downloadable digital tools and product to help the student complete layouts in that style. This class is a practical and interactive ,class and layouts can be modified and improved during the course of the lesson with the aid of ideas and suggestions of the tutors , and also from other class members. The general themes which run throughout the class include using colour flow and style to assist in achieving the desired tone of the layout. Particular styles covered include - Graphic and Grid style layouts, White space/Freestyle layouts, Shabby Multi layered Layouts and Blended Collage style layouts. This class is suitable for an intermediate level scrappers; beginning scrappers should take DSU190. Instructors Lauren Bavin and Sharon Topliss $30.
DSU292 – Adobe Photoshop: Creating and Using Overlays (PS and PSE Pre-requisite- DSU 110, DSU160 or similar experience) (formerly DSU290)
This 4 week course will explore the basics of using overlays - transparent works of art for your scrapbook pages! Overlays are the latest look in digital scrapbooking; with such a versatile flair, they add pizzazz to your pages in no time flat. This class will introduce you to using, overlays, and then spend three weeks learning to create your own awesome pieces of art. Don't miss the fun of overlays! Instructor Lauren Bavin. $30 view syllabus
DSU311 – Adobe Photoshop: Creating Digital Elements
for Advanced Users (Pre-requisite- DSU 211)
Continue the journey of element creation in Adobe Photoshop with this
4-week class which follows on from DSU 211. In step-by-step lessons we will
cover the tools and gain the skills to create visually realistic elements
and will create new elements each week. Instructor Lauren Bavin. view syllabus $30
DSU312 – Adobe Photoshop: Creating Digital Elements for Advanced Users 2 (Pre-requisite DSU211)
Continue on the jouney of element creating with this class by Lauren Bavin which will teach you the intricacies of embossing paper and metal, woodwork, carving, burning, sewing and patchwork, lace, tulle and ric-rac. This class gives you the skills to create unique and intricate backgrounds and elements for your scrapbook pages . You must have taken DSU 211 in order to have taken this class but you do not need to have taken DSU 311.You must have Photoshop 7 or above installed on your computer to take this class. Instructor Lauren Bavin. view syllabus $30
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DSU321 – Adobe Photoshop: Advanced Montage (Pre-requisite: DSU 221)
An expansion on the techniques introduced in Beginning Montage, learn more tools, complex masks and selections, channels, adjustment layers, and backgrounds, with in-depth instructions, screen shots, and video! Receive a free digital gift each week that corresponds with the lesson. Note: If you took DSU221 prior to August 2007 then you do not need to take this class. Instructor Christine Gundersen. 4-week course $30.
DSU331 – Corel/Jasc Paint Shop Pro: Creating Digital Elements for Advanced Users (Pre-requisite DSU231 or similar experience) (SELF-PACED)
In the Advanced Paint Shop Pro Element Creation class, you'll expand on the skills you learned in the beginners course, enhancing your abilities to create sets of elements for your scrapbook layouts without using plugins.
***Please note- this class is completely self-paced and there will be no communication with the instructor.*** Written by Lori Davis. $30 view syllabus
DSU332 – Jasc/Corel Paint Shop Pro: Advanced Techniques (Pre-requisite DSU 331 or similar experience) (SELF-PACED)
In this 4-week class, we explore advanced techniques that you can use in all sorts of scrapbooking projects. Master layers, blend modes and blend ranges. Make vectors work for you. Get the most out of brushes, Picture Tubes, and Picture Frames - and create your own. Discover the wonders of warping. And more! ***Please note- this class is completely self-paced and there will be no communication with the instructor.*** Written by Lori Davis. $30
DSU350 – Photography: Creating a Home Photography Studio (Pre-requisite DSU151)
Students will create their own home photography studio and learn the basics of natural light portraiture in this 4-week class. Build a portable photography backdrop stand out of PVC pipe (materials purchased at a hardware store for less than $10). Then create a backdrop from jersey fleece (materials purchased at a fabric store for less than $30). And then learn how to make your camera and the natural light in your garage (or in a room in your house with a large window) do amazing thing together! Come be a part of DSU 350!! NOTE: This class is for intermediate students and beyond. Instructor Suzanne Walker. $30
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DSU351 – Photography: Home Lighting (Pre-requisite DSU151 and DSU350)
Learn to work with lighting in your Home Studio! Depend no more on the whim of the available sunlight for awesome studio portraits at home! This course will focus on purchasing good, inexpensive lighting sources for your home studio setup, and learning the basics of lighting setup and function for home studio portraiture. Students will be responsible for the purchase of halogen work lights (one set under $50, two sets of lights for less than $100, depending on your location and shopping resources/resourcefulness), and cloth light diffusers (approximately $20). Halogen work lights can pose a safety hazard due to heat; please use caution when working with this type of home-made studio lighting. NOTE: This class is for intermediate students and beyond. Students must have a camera that you can set to manual mode and some sort of backdrop. Instructor Suzanne Walker. $30
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DSU361 – Adobe Photoshop
Elements: Creating Digital Elements for Advanced Users (Pre-requisite-
DSU 261) (temporarily unavailable)
Create more realistic embellishments in PSE in this 4-week class following
DSU 261. Learn more tools to create new realistic page elements each
week, and learn to combine tools in unique ways to make your own creations.
$30
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*Digital Scrapbook University
offers online scrapbooking and scrapbooking-related classes. It is
not a degree-granting institution, although it has been proven to
improve your scrapooking skills and creativity significantly!
